The Chinese word **酬劳** is a compound term formed by combining two semantically related characters: **酬**, which carries meanings of toasting, social reciprocity, and, crucially, repayment or recompense; and **劳**, which means labor, toil, or exertion. Together, they synthesize into a single concept meaning "reward for labor" or "remuneration." The formation follows a common pattern in Chinese where two characters with associated meanings are joined (**并列联合**) to create a more precise and nuanced noun. In this case, it explicitly conceptualizes the act of compensating (酬) for effort or work (劳), effectively capturing the idea of earned payment or thanks given in return for services rendered.